ZIP Code 16912

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Blossburg · Tioga County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,776

27/sq mi

Median income
$69,982

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$148,400

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.1%

Median age 33.2

Land area
65.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 16912 in Blossburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,776. The median household income is $69,982, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $148,400, 47% below the US average. 24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16912 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.5 square miles in Blossburg, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,776 residents, producing a population density of 27 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 16912 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16912 sits at $69,982 (10% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $28,039. The poverty rate stands at 12.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $148,400 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $1,019 per month, and 72.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16912 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tioga County, so you can benchmark 16912 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 16912

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16912.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16912, Blossburg, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,776

Population

65.5

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16912?

33.2

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$69,982

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$28,039

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,059

Total Housing Units

855

Occupied Units

204

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.3%
Renter 27.7%

$148,400

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$1,019

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 16912, employing approximately 661 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,035,000.

32

Businesses

661

Employees

$30.0M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 7 21.9%
Other services (except public administration) 6 18.8%
Retail trade 5 15.6%
Accommodation and food services 4 12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 16912 vs 16939 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16939 Morris Run, PA 295 1.2 mi
16917 Covington, PA 1,437 3.6 mi
16911 Arnot, PA 332 4.5 mi
16933 Mansfield, PA 7,488 9.8 mi
17765 Roaring Branch, PA 1,162 8.1 mi
16932 Mainesburg, PA 734 8.6 mi
16930 Liberty, PA 1,300 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16912 in?
ZIP code 16912 (Blossburg) is located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Tioga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tioga-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16912?
ZIP code 16912 in Blossburg, PA has a population of 1,776 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16912?
The median household income in ZIP 16912 is $69,982, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16912?
The median home value in ZIP 16912 is $148,400, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16912?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16912 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16912?
ZIP code 16912 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 661 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16912?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16912 are: Health care and social assistance (7), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16912?
In ZIP code 16912, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 16912?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16912 is 24.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16912?
In ZIP code 16912, approximately 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16912?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16912 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Blossburg, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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